62319 ZIP Code — Camden, IL

Schuyler County, Illinois

ZIP code 62319 is located in Camden, Illinois, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 38.10 square miles and serves a population of 240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62319

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,727. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 62319 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

240

population

38.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62319 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62319

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62319. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62367 Plymouth (8.4 mi) 61452 Littleton (8.6 mi) 62681 Rushville (9.5 mi) 62346 La Prairie (11.4 mi) 62375 Timewell (11.4 mi) 62353 Mount Sterling (11.5 mi) 62311 Augusta (12.4 mi) 61440 Industry (13 mi) 62339 Golden (13.7 mi) 62316 Bowen (16.5 mi) 62326 Colchester (16.8 mi) 61455 Macomb (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	240
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	38.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1634
Longitude	-90.7543
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	35.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	14.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

240

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$62,727

Median household income

$29,593

Per capita income

$94,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

150

Housing units

2.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	17.1%
18 and over	199	82.9%
65 and over	86	35.8%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	240	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	35.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	14.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 22.6%

$35k–$50k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 29.2%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	22.6%
$35k–$50k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	29.2%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$62,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.7%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	31.6%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	49.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.1%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	38.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.9%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Wood	18.9%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	39	36.8%
Female householder, no spouse	13	12.3%
Households with children under 18	18	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	48.1%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.5%	0.0%
Married	65.5%	57.6%
Separated	18.2%	1.1%
Widowed	1.8%	17.4%
Divorced	10.0%	23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 61.3%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	25.0%
Kindergarten	2	8.3%
Elementary school	13	54.2%
High school	3	12.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 39.6%

Retail trade 14.3%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Other services 6.6%

Public administration 4.4%

Construction 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	34.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 43.9%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.2%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	21.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.9%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	68.3%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	217	90.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	240	100.0%
Born in same state	240	100.0%
Born in different state	202	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	61	25.4%
French	31	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	9.6%
English	15	6.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	72.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62319

What city is ZIP code 62319 in?

ZIP code 62319 is primarily assigned to Camden, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62319 in?

ZIP code 62319 falls within Schuyler County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62319 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 62319 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62319 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 62319 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62319?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62319 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 62319 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62319 in?

ZIP code 62319 observes the CST timezone.